Month: January 2017

ABC 17 News asked local leaders their thoughts on bringing “sanctuary” policies to mid-Missouri. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday pledging to strip any city, county or state with such policies of federal grant funding. The “sanctuary” distinction refers to a practice of denying an Immigration and Customs Reform request to keep someone

Uber, Lyft and other ridesharing companies may be another step closer to operating in the capital city. The Missouri House passed a bill sponsored by Rep. Kirk Matthews, (R)-Pacific, Thursday that would allow the companies to operate state-wide. A similar bill is also making its way through the Senate. The bills would put the state

A former Pulaski County man could face at least 30 years in federal prison after he was accused of sexually assaulting a child. U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri Tammy Dickinson said Paul Kickery, Sr, 67, of Brattleboro, Vermont, pleaded guilty Thursday to aggravated sexual abuse of a child. According to court documents,

North Columbia residents discussed ways to fix problems in their neighborhoods. Nearly 40 people came to Thursday’s meeting, which was held at Derby Ridge Elementary. Lack of youth activities, crime, community resources, resources for younger parents and transportation were all concerns that residents in North Columbia talked about tonight. Thursday night marked the second meeting

Camden County deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in Linn Creek Thursday after a woman allegedly stabbed a man in the ear. The Sheriff’s Department says deputies arrived around 12:35 p.m. The 22-year-old woman left the scene as law enforcement were being called. Authorities say the 30-year-old man was treated at the scene. The Missouri

One woman was arrested Thursday evening after the Fulton Police Department and the MUSTANG drug task force executed a narcotics search warrant in the 1400 block of Colonial Street. Law enforcement officers reportedly found a white crystal-like substance, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Charlene Allison, 45, was arrested on suspicion of distribution of a controlled substance,

On Jan. 1, Missouri gun laws were expanded. The so-called “Castle Doctrine” was expanded to include babysitters or other guests who could protect themselves from deadly force. Missourians can now conceal/carry and in most places, they don’t have to have a permit or training to do so. Monday night, Karl Henson shot several times at

Missourians who shop on Amazon will be charged the 4.225 percent sales tax starting Feb. 1, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Steven Sapp, public information officer for the city of Columbia, said that charging customers for the use tax at the point of sale in Missouri should increase state revenue. He said unless counties

TONIGHT: Clouds will break up overnight with temperatures dropping into the low to mid 20s by morning. A northwesterly breeze at 6-9 mph will produce wind chills in the mid to upper teens. FRIDAY: Clouds will decrease and we’ll see some sunshine but it will still be cold. High temperatures will reach the mid to

The city of Columbia and the Columbia/Boone County Basic Needs Coalition held the first Project Homeless Connect event of 2017 on Thursday morning. Community volunteers came together with nonprofits, city government and members of the private sector to provide health and basic needs services for homeless individuals and families. The services included medical, dental and

The Missouri Senate has passed its own version of the controversial “right to work” legislation. The labor reform measure, SB 19, was approved 21-12 Thursday morning, advancing it to the House of Representatives. A similar bill born in the House is awaiting a third and final reading in the Senate, the bill’s last stop before

Columbia police arrested Jessica Perry Wednesday morning after a traffic crash. According to police, an officer was sent to a car crash at Range Line Street and Business Loop 70 East. Witnesses told police they thought one of the drivers may be intoxicated. The officer on scene reported smelling a strong alcohol odor from Perry.

A good portion of the US is waking up to quiet conditions this morning, which will translate to a seasonal and quiet end to the last full week of January. Thanks to a cold front that tracked through Mid-Missouri Wednesday, our temperatures are finally where they should be for this time of year. There was

TODAY: This morning, cooler conditions are filtering into Mid-Missouri on the backside of yesterday’s cold front. This cooler air will keep us seasonal as we head into the next several days. Highs today will top out in the low to mid 30s, with west winds under 20 mph. With breezy conditions expected, most of the

A Lake St. Louis man was charged Wednesday in Howard County after he was arrested by police about 30 miles northwest of Columbia. Mikeal J. Smith, 33, was taken into custody by the Fayette Police Department around 1:26 a.m. after police officers noticed him outside Walker-Winter Insurance on Main Street in Fayette. According to a

A Columbia attorney accused the city’s deputy police chief of hiding from a subpoena related to a lawsuit from his client. In a news release late Wednesday, Stephen Wyse said he filed “dual criminal and Internal Affairs complaints” against Deputy Chief Jill Schlude. Wyse claims Schlude “conspired with other members” of the department to avoid

Columbia Parks and Recreation listened to residents Wednesday to get their input on the restoration of the MKT Trail corridor. A portion of the trail was under construction because of the city’s Flat Branch sewer project. Overall the feedback from the public was positive. A majority of the proposed plans that were presented Wednesday include

Southwest Columbia residents whose children attend either Gentry Middle School or Jefferson Middle School were able to take their concerns over redrawing attendance boundaries straight to Columbia Public School officials Wednesday evening. The district hosted the first of two open forums at Jefferson Middle where Superintendent Dr. Peter Stiepleman gave a slideshow presentation on the

A special investigatory subcommittee will examine the workplace environment within the Department of Corrections after allegations of harassment. House Speaker Todd Richardson and House Corrections and Public Institutions Committee Chairman Paul Fitzwater on Wednesday announced the creation of the House Subcommittee on Corrections Workforce Environment and Conduct. Rep. Jim Hansen was named to lead the

The Hallsville School District welcomed its new superintendent with a reception Wednesday night. The event was held for John Downs from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. in the Hallsville Intermediate Commons. Downs has been serving as interim superintendent while continuing his duties as assistant superintendent after the resignation of longtime Hallsville Superintendent John Robertson. Robertson cited